Scripture Spot Logo

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the [powers] that be are ordained of God.

Commentaries

...

A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Every soul (πασα ψυχη). As in 2:9; Acts 2:43. A Hebraism for πας ανθρωπος (every man).

To the higher pow…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Let every soul. Every person. In the first seven verses of this chapter, the apostle discusses the subject of the duty that Christians owe…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Every soul.—A Hebraism for “every person,” though at the same time here, as in Romans 2:9, there is a slight stress upon the fact …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The teaching in this section is addre ed to “everyone,” i.e., every believer. What Paul requires is to “submit” (GK 5718) to those who ruled from R…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Let every soul, etc. Since he handles this subject so carefully in connection with what constitutes the Christian life, it appear…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let every soul be subject to the higher powers
The apostle having finished his exhortations to this church, in relat…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The grace of the gospel teaches us submission and quiet, where pride and the carnal mind only see causes for murmuring and discontent. Whatever the…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After showing how a person should behave toward God by using the gifts of His grace, the Apostle now shows how a person should conduct hi…

Sermons

Loading sermons...

Catechisms

Loading catechisms...

Confessions

Loading confessions...

Devotionals

Loading devotionals...